noun
astragalus
Astragalus (noun) means Another word for anklebone.
noun
1
Another word for anklebone.
"Throughout human history, cattle astragali have been used as game dice."
2
Another name for milkvetch, a plant belonging to the genus Astragalus.
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Etymology
From Latin astragalus, from Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos); a doublet of astragal.
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What is the meaning of astragalus?
"astragalus" (noun) means another word for anklebone.
What is another word for astragalus?
Other words for "astragalus" include astragal, anklebone, talus.
What are the different meanings of astragalus?
"astragalus" has 2 main meanings: 1. Another word for anklebone; 2. Another name for milkvetch, a plant belonging to the genus Astragalus.
